Wines made from Malbec grapes of California
Discover the best wines made with Malbec as a single variety or as a blend of California.
More informations about the variety Malbec
Malbec, a high-yielding red grape variety, produces tannic and colourful wines. It is produced in different wine-growing regions and changes its name according to the grape variety. Called Auxerrois in Cahors, Malbec in Bordeaux, it is also known as Côt. 6,000 hectares of the Malbec grape are grown in France (in decline since the 1950s). Malbec is also very successful in Argentina. The country has become the world's leading producer of Malbec and offers wines with great potential.
More informations about the region of California
California is the largest and most important wine region in the United States. It represents the southern two-thirds (850 miles or 1,370 kilometers) of the country's west coast. (Oregon and Washington make up the rest. ) The state also spans nearly 10 degrees of latitude.
What are the typical flavors of the Malbec grape variety?
- Black fruitPresent in 89% of Malbec
- Red fruitPresent in 89% of Malbec
- OakPresent in 89% of Malbec
- Non oakPresent in 80% of Malbec
- EarthPresent in 78% of Malbec
- SpicesPresent in 74% of Malbec
- MicrobioPresent in 46% of Malbec
- Dried fruitPresent in 42% of Malbec
- VegetalPresent in 14% of Malbec
- FloralPresent in 13% of Malbec
- Citrus fruitPresent in 9% of Malbec
- Tree fruitPresent in 9% of Malbec
- OakyPresent in 7% of Malbec
- CherryPresent in 7% of Malbec
- BlackberryPresent in 6% of Malbec
- PlumPresent in 6% of Malbec
- VanillaPresent in 5% of Malbec
- Black cherriesPresent in 5% of Malbec
- PepperPresent in 4% of Malbec
- Tropical fruitPresent in 4% of Malbec
News about the grape variety Malbec
New Château Latour 2010 stocks released onto market
New stocks of Château Latour 2010 were released from the Pauillac-based First Growth’s cellars on 13 September. Latour 2010 is regarded as one of the best Bordeaux wines of the 21st century so far, and has received two 100-point Decanter scores in the past three years. It’s also more expensive than many other Latour vintages, but analyst group Wine Lister said it expected buyers to show interest. ‘There is no doubt that this release will see demand, especially for merchants rel ...
Decanter magazine latest issue: July 2022
Inside the Decanter magazine July 2022 issue: FEATURES Fuller-bodied rosés: proud to be pink, Elizabeth Gabay MW Can rosé wines really age?, Elizabeth Gabay MW 10 reasons to drink English sparkling wine, Susy Atkins Decanter guide to picnicking for wine lovers, Chris Losh Piedmont Nebbiolo guide: the latest releases, Aldo Fiordelli Winemaker profile: Sam Kaplan, Jonathan Cristaldi in Napa Valley LEARNING Wine wisdom: Expert tips to help you on your journey through wine Read the new issue in full ...
Decanter World Wine Awards 2022: Results announced
The world’s largest and most influential wine competition, Decanter World Wine Awards results offer a definitive guide to the dynamic world of wine. Each year’s results offer surprises and revelations, highlighting growth in quality and consistency – or lack thereof. An all-time record for wines tasted, discover the results from the 19th edition of the competition. Quick links to DWWA 2022 results Search all Best in Show medals Search all Platinum medals Search all Gold medals Search ...